Claims Monitoring Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced mid-to-senior level attorney to join their Professional Consulting Practice Group in Dallas, TX. The role involves providing risk management and claims monitoring services, with a focus on large complex infrastructure projects across the United States and Canada.

Duties

• Provide specialized risk management and claims avoidance mitigation advice.
• Conduct contract reviews and seminars.
• Investigate, evaluate, and monitor defense of complex professional liability claims.
• Act as a liaison to underwriters and senior claim adjusters.
• Offer strategic input and evaluate defense strategies.
• Develop and manage resolution strategies.
• Interface with clients, insurers, and other project participants.
• Negotiate resolution of claims.
• Evaluate, manage, and provide strategic direction on significant complex construction disputes and litigation matters.
• Engage in risk management of high-value claims on large, complex projects.
• Engage and manage local counsel on a substantive basis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry experts to resolve complex disputes.

Requirements

• Experience in complex civil litigation, preferably in the construction arena, claims management, or the design/construction industry.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in any of the 50 United States.
• Interest in construction projects.
• Capable of independent work.
• Organized and efficient work manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and analyze complex matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in any of the 50 United States.

Skills

• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and analyze complex matters.
• Capable of independent work.
• Organized and efficient work manner.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with potential for fully remote work.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).